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Support Options: Click the Support Options button to display the Support Options
dialog. You can select Treelike or Linear supports. Treelike supports are built at
angles, while Linear supports are linear, vertical supports for the overhanging
elements. When you click the OK button, the software will generate the appropriate
support structures. If the model already has supports, the software will judge
whether the existing supports need to be deleted or not on the basis of the type of
existing support, and display the corresponding prompt to let you make the choice.
Auto Supports: Click the Auto Supports button to allow the software to judge where
supports are needed and will generate corresponding treelike or linear supports. If
the model already has supports, the software will delete them and new supports
will be generated.
Add Supports: Click the Add button to manually generate supports. Move the cursor to
the position where a support is needed, left click to choose the starting point, then
while holding down the mouse button, drag the mouse to the termination point.
The supports preview will be displayed with the support highlighted. If the support
surface doesn't need support or the support column angle is too large, the support
will not be generated.
Clear Supports: Click the Clear Supports button to remove all existing supports. If you
change your mind, click the Undo option or press CTRL+Z.
